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R397 KAF

1998 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,560 mi
Last recorded27,560 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 KAF
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,560 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 23,378 miles

slightly reduced border on number plate

Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 22,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,356 miles

race can fitted

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,975 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,746 miles

Centre Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,413 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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R397 KAF is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 23,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R397 KAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R397 KAF registered?

R397 KAF is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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